S71 4NF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Plantation Avenue, 0.7km from Royston in Royston (Barnsley). Administratively it sits within Royston ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, up 9.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S71 4NF are sourced from Output Area E00037678 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLANTATION AVENUE, S71 4NF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLANTATION AVENUE, S71 4NF.
309
47
£ 33,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S71 4NF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
S71 4NF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £261k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 9.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S71 4NF. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 219,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S71 4NF is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
Parkside Primary Academy
Meadstead Primary Academy
Outwood Academy Carlton
Summerfields Primary Academy
Carlton Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Cherrycakes0.4 km
- Cross Lane Express0.6 km
- McQuillans Family Butchers0.5 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Sweety Delights0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Alexandra W M C0.7 km
- Ring O' Bells0.2 km
- Royston Midland Wmc0.6 km
- Royston W M C0.4 km
- Pocket Snooker Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Homefarm Crafts0.7 km
- Central Cafe0.5 km
- Happy Cha & Sushi0.4 km
- Number 10.4 km
- Ruby's Ice Cream0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Asda0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Albions0.4 km
- Della Pizza0.5 km
- Rainbow Express0.5 km
- Royston Pizza0.5 km
- Yummy House0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley5.1 km
- Darton5.6 km
- Fitzwilliam6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Church Hill/Park View0.2 km
- Church Street/Chantry Grove0.2 km
- Royston Lane/Church Hill0.2 km
- Royston Lane/Church Hill0.2 km
- Church Hill/Park View0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S714NF · Data under Open Government Licence